German-Speaking Inbound AE for Tech & Telecom

AppDirect, Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

AppDirect in Chicago is seeking an Account Executive Inbound who fluently speaks German and thrives in a high-volume sales environment. You will move from discovery to close, often within a single call, while managing a portfolio of telecom and connectivity solutions.

You will qualify opportunities, quote, and close independently, using HubSpot to track leads and maintain timely follow-up. This role requires a rotating schedule and in-office presence in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a SDR/BDR position.
• Professional fluency in German, both written and spoken, is required.
• Comfort with technology and software concepts; a background in tech or telecom sales is a plus.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, with in-office availability Tuesday through Thursday at our Chicago location.
• Basic proficiency with CRM tools or a demonstrated ability to adopt new software; HubSpot and internal quoting systems training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Handle approximately 20–30 inbound calls per day from German-speaking customers generated through advisor-led marketing campaigns, running the full sales cycle independently from qualification, discovery, quoting, and close.
• Sell telecom and connectivity solutions (internet, phone, and related services) on behalf of carrier partners such as Spectrum, Comcast, and Verizon, while identifying opportunities to expand into AppDirect's broader technology portfolio.
• Manage your own sales funnel in HubSpot, tracking every lead from first contact through close and maintaining timely follow-up on opportunities that don't close on the first call.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly sales KPIs tied to a seasonally adjusted quota structure designed to reflect realistic traffic patterns throughout the year.
• Engage solution engineers or product specialists when an opportunity grows complex, ensuring customers receive accurate guidance without leaving revenue on the table.
• Build and grow customer relationships post-sale to protect recurring revenue and uncover additional solution needs over time.

Job description

AppDirect in Chicago is seeking an Account Executive Inbound who fluently speaks German and thrives in a high-volume sales environment. You will move from discovery to close, often within a single call, while managing a portfolio of telecom and connectivity solutions.

You will qualify opportunities, quote, and close independently, using HubSpot to track leads and maintain timely follow-up. This role requires a rotating schedule and in-office presence in Chicago.